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Psychological Treatment of Mental Disorders (Optional)
Course Objectives (COs):
This course will enable the students to –
- To familiarize students with the therapeutic intervention and train them in skills of therapy.
Course Outcomes (COs):
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Learning Outcomes (at course level) |
Learning and teaching strategies |
Assessment Strategies |
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PSY 425 (A) |
Psychological Treatment of Mental Disorders |
The students will be able to – CO153: The nature and objectives of psychotherapies and how their effectiveness can be enhanced. CO154: A range of approaches to psychological therapies and interventions and how they are applied in practice. CO155: How therapies have relevance across different clinical populations and presentations CO156: Developing competencies for assessing the psychological functioning of individuals through techniques adopted from behaviourist, cognitive and other distinguished schools of psychology. CO157: Developing an understanding of indigenous Indian thought and being able to characterize the Indian psyche. |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects |
- Definitions,
- Objectives,
- Concept,
- Definition,
- Nature & Scope of Psychotherapies & Counselling,
- Goals & Effectiveness of Psychotherapies & Counselling.
- Origin, Foundations,
- Principles & Methodologies,
- Problems and Criticisms,
- Empirical Status,
- Systematic Desensitization,
- Extinction- Graded Exposure,
- Flooding and Response Prevention,
- Implosion,
- Covert Extinction,
- Negative Practice,
- Stimulus Satiation;
- Skill Training- Assertiveness Training,
- Modelling, Behavioural Rehearsal;
- Operant Procedures - Token Economy,
- Contingency Management;
- Aversion,
- Biofeedback.
- Cognitive Model,
- Techniques,
- Indications and Current Status of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy,
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy,
- Cognitive Analytic Therapy,
- Problem-Solving Therapy and
- Schema Focused Therapy.
- Scope and Application of Psychological Principles in Health:
- Cardiovascular,
- Respiratory,
- Gastrointestinal,
- Oncology,
- Dermatology.
- Yoga, Meditation,
- Mindfulness –Based Intervention,
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT),
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR),
- Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP),
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Methods,
- Processes and Outcome.
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- Erskine, Richard, (1988), Integrative Psychotherapy in Action. N.Y.: Morrison, Janet. P. And Sage Publications,
- Veeraraghavan, Vimla (1985) A Textbook of Psychotherapy, New Delhi: Sterling Publishers.
- Wolberg, L.R. (1967). The Techniques of Psychotherapy, Vol. I & II. N.Y.: Bruner Grune Stratton.
- Tunks, E & Bellismo, A. (1991). Behavioral medicine: Concepts & procedures. New York: Pergamon Press.
- Bandura, A (1969), Principles of Behavior Modification. N.Y.: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
- Bannister, D. (Ed.)(1973). Issues and Approaches in Psychological Therapies, N.Y.: Wiley International.
- Sen, A.K. (1982). Mental Retardation: An Indian Perspective. Varanasi: Rupa Publishers
- Sen Anima (1988), Psychological Integration of the Handicapped a Challenge to the Society. New Delhi: Mittal Publications.
